US Bridges

SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek

Fair

Desha County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI N SH 138-WATSON · Structure no. 000000000002842

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek in Desha County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSH 1-01 Lm 18.45
CrossesCyress Creek
Location4.1 MI N SH 138-WATSON
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates33.85359, -91.25897
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic565 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 1-01 Lm 18.45 over Cyress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.